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DEEP LYMPHATIC MOBILIZATION (DLM)©

Deep Lymphatic Mobilization is my proprietary lymphatic technique.


1] Deep Lymphatic Mobilization© - FAQ:

2] Quick Intro To Deep Lymphatic Mobilization© : (coming soon)

3] Complete Intro to Deep Lymphatic Mobilization©: (coming soon)


FAQ VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

1) Who can benefit from lymphatic drainage massage?
I can start with the more obvious reasons why people need to get lymphatic sessions.
The most common one is for swelling.
Some due to cancer related surgery, lymph nodes removed and chemo, radiation causing lymphatic movement interruptions.
It can be either for prevention of Lymphedema or management of Lymphedema if it is already developed.
Another is for primary Lymphedema which causes one or two areas of the limbs to be swollen: this typically develops during early adulthood and it can be more triggered by injuries. Most often the person is born with less developed or missing lymph system around the area closer to the swelling.
Then there are cases that cause swelling either temporarily due to surgery, injuries or certain inflammation that are there for a short duration but leave some lymphatic interruptions. Mostly they are temporary until the underlying cause is resolved.

2) How many sessions should it take for me to notice results? How long do people typically need drainage for?
It depends on the underlying cause of the lymphatic interruptions.
If it's short duration of temporary interruption, the treatment is needed until that's resolved. For example acute injury or muscle tear, or joint injury, or any surgery.
If it’s due to cancer surgery related: it's generally needed to have regular monitoring and treatments to either prevent swelling or to maintain swelling to minimum, so there is less chance of potential infection. Because Lymphedema can cause serious infections which are life threatening.


3) What makes your technique different from other therapists?
My technique is more targeted to mobilize lymphatic movement along the deep and larger core pathway.
Most common Lymphedema techniques are often skin techniques. Since skin is the largest lymphatic organ and it's very effective to reduce Lymphedema related issues.
However, I found when the core lymphatic system is not moving very well, pushing the lymph from the surface into the deep pathway doesn't resolve the swelling very effectively, and the effects often last only a very short time.


4) Are there any side effects or safety risks of lymphatic drainage? Who should not get this type of treatment?
Yes, like any therapy, there are definitely safety concerns under some conditions:
If there is acute infection which is not addressed, it'd not advisable to get lymphatic treatment. Typically if someone is on antibiotics, I wait for 3-4 days into the meds before we treat the person.
If the person has congestive heart failure, or kidney failure, lymphatic treatment is not a good idea unless the person is managed very well with a medical team. Even so the swelling has to be a very localized issue. But as for the conditions themselves, they will not benefit from lymphatic care.
If the person is diagnosed with cancer and waiting for medical procedure, such as surgery or chemo, it's advised to wait until the treatment is completed and if the medical team considers it's safe for the person to seek other help.
Often, clients are in a situation where they are cancer free now - or the person has stage 4 cancer, getting chemo regularly and in a stable situation so the care is then more focused on the person's comfort and quality of life.


5) Do you ever pair this treatment with other treatments?  How do I know if I'd benefit from this, versus regular massage?
Yes, more often it's helpful if the person is getting other treatments to address issues that are interrupting the lymphatic issues from the first place.
If its joint/muscle issues along with swelling, I find it's helpful if the person gets physiotherapy, massage therapy, osteopathic or chiropractic care to address the issues along with lymphatic care.
The mechanical issues in the body significantly interrupt the lymphatic movements, so when it's addressed well lymphatic sessions tend to work much better.
Sometime the person doesn't even need an additional lymphatic session if the other therapy resolves the swelling by itself. But sometimes the physical therapy alone doesn't mobilize the lymphatic system enough to reduce the swelling, in which case, manually helping to mobilize the lymph system is helpful.
If the person has autoimmune issues, typically there is significantly increased lymphatic volume in general and without getting medical intervention which manages the production of lymph, it's not as productive or helpful to mobilize the lymph system.
I find if the person with autoimmune issues is stabilized through medical care (most often through medication), additional lymphatic treatment is very helpful for them.
Of course if the person is under cancer care, the considerations will be more complex. The person's care plan is based on what happens with the cancer care. Lymphatic session is not always included in the cancer care for example.





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